title: Eating disorders and bone.
abstract: Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a frequent and often-overlooked consequence of eating disorders, in particular anorexia nervosa and eating disorders associated with the female athlete triad. The causes of low BMD are multifactorial and include low peak bone mass accrual, accelerated bone resorption, and changes in bone microarchitecture. Early diagnosis and interventions focused on nutritional rehabilitation and weight gain reduce the risk of further BMD deficits and fractures.
authors.affiliation: Adult/Acute Health, Chronic Care and Foundations, UAB School of Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Clinic, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
authors.forename: Dale
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tomlinson
authors.forename: Sarah L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors; D015430:Weight Gain
keywords: Anorexia nervosa; bone mineral density; eating disorder; female athlete triad; fracture